Augustana College
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Founded in 1860, Augustana College is a selective four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences. Augustana is recognized for the innovative program Augie Choice, which provides each student up to $2,000 to pursue a high-impact learning experience such as study abroad, an internship or research with a professor. Current students and alumni include 165 Academic All-Americans, two Nobel laureates, 13 college presidents and other distinguished leaders. The college enrolls 2,500 students and is located along one of the world’s most important waterways, the Mississippi River, in a community that reflects the diversity of the United States. www.augustana.edu

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Founded in 1860, Augustana College is a selective four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences. Augustana is recognized for the innovative program Augie Choice, which provides each student up to $2,000 to pursue a high-impact learning experience such as study abroad, an internship or research with a professor. Current students and alumni include 165 Academic All-Americans, two Nobel laureates, 13 college presidents and other distinguished leaders. The college enrolls 2,500 students and is located along one of the world’s most important waterways, the Mississippi River, in a community that reflects the diversity of the United States. www.augustana.edu

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Augustana College announces 2022 commencement participants

Augustana College, Rock Island, Ill., held its spring commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 22. 508 students from 19 countries and 18 states participated in the ceremony.
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Graduation - 2022 Jul 20

Augustana College announces 2017 commencement participants

Augustana College held its spring commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 21. Dr. Al Bowman, president emeritus of Illinois State University, delivered the commencement address. Around 480 students participated in the ceremony.
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Graduation - 2017 Jun 13

Augustana College announces 2016 commencement participants

Augustana College held its spring commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 22. Eric Christian Olsen, an actor, and Paul Olsen, Augustana professor of English and head men's cross country and track and field coach, delivered the commencement speech as father and son. Around 530 students participated in the ceremony.
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Graduation - 2016 Jun 6

Augustana College announces 2016 commencement participants

Augustana College, Rock Island, Ill., held its spring commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 22. Eric Christian Olsen, an actor, and Paul Olsen, Augustana professor of English and head men's cross country and track and field coach, delivered the commencement speech as father and son. Around 530 students participated in the ceremony.
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Graduation - 2016 Jun 6

Augustana seniors reflect on their Augustana experience and look ahead

Each year, Augustana College recognizes exceptional senior students who have made the most of their Augustana experience. Faculty members and coaches nominate these students each year to be featured in the college's "More Than I Imagined" series.
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Graduation - 2016 May 17

Augustana College announces 2014 graduates

Augustana College, Rock Island, Ill., held its spring commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 25. Congresswoman Cheri Bustos delivered the commencement speech, and more than 600 students participated in the ceremony.
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Graduation - 2014 Jun 16

Michael Carlyle graduates from Augustana College

Augustana College, Rock Island, Ill., announced after the fall term that Michael Carlyle, from Belvidere, graduated with a bachelor's degree. Carlyle majored in both math and German.
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Graduation - 2014 Jan 2

Augustana College announces 2015 graduates

Augustana College, Rock Island, Ill., held its spring commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 24. Brandon Busteed, executive director of Gallup Education, delivered the commencement speech. Around 600 students participated in the ceremony.
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Graduation - 2015 Jul 6

Augustana College announces 2013 graduates

Augustana College, Rock Island, Ill., held commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 19. lllinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas L. Kilbride delivered the commencement speech, and 522 students graduated. Among the graduates:
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Graduation - 2013 Jun 5

Students graduate from Augustana College

Augustana's 152nd commencement took place at the i wireless Center in Moline, Ill., on Sunday, May 20. In all, 558 undergraduates earned their degrees. Students from your area receiving degrees include:
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Graduation - 2012 Jun 13

Students graduate from Augustana College

Augustana's 152nd commencement took place at the i wireless Center in Moline, Ill., on Sunday, May 20. In all, 558 undergraduates earned their degrees. Students from your area receiving degrees include:
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Graduation - 2012 May 30

Students graduate with honors from Augustana College

Augustana's 152nd commencement took place at the i wireless Center in Moline, Ill., on Sunday, May 20. In all, 558 undergraduates earned their degrees. Students from your area earning degrees include:
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Graduation - 2012 May 30

Augustana College graduates the class of 2011

Five hundred and eighty students of the class of '11 graduated from Augustana College with their Bachelor of Arts degree on May 22, 2011. Augustana's 151st commencement convocation was held at the iwireless Center in Moline, Ill. From your area this includes:
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Graduation - 2011 May 27

Local students graduate from Augustana College

Augustana College is pleased to announce the summer graduates of 2009. Students were awarded their Bachelor of Arts degree at the completion of the summer term in August. From your area, the following students graduated:
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Graduation - 2010 Jan 29

Local students graduate from Augustana College

Augustana College is pleased to announce the fall graduates of 2009. Students were awarded their Bachelor of Arts degree at the completion of fall term in November. From your area, the following students graduated:
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Graduation - 2010 Jan 29

Local students graduate from Augustana College

Rock Island, Ill.- Five hundred and thirteen students of the class of '09 graduated from Augustana College with their Bachelor of Arts degree. Augustana's 149th commencement convocation was held on May 24, 2009 at the iwireless Center in Moline, Ill. From your area, the following students graduated:
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Graduation - 2009 Jul 7
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